Safe Zone

History

Many colleges and universities in North America have begun to implement “Safe” programs on their campuses. Sometimes these programs are called “Safe Zone,” “Safe Space,” “Safe Harbor,” or “Safe On Campus.” The hallmark of these “Safe” programs is the public identification of allies by displaying the “Safe” logo, sticker, or sign on office and residence hall doors. Although it is unclear who first conceived of the “Safe” idea, the earliest we could find was the Ball State University program called “SAFE On Campus (Staff, Administration, and Faculty for Equality)” which was implemented during the 1992-1993 academic year. This program, initiated by the Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay Student Association, included some of the components that we are using presently at Ramapo College.

Mission Statement

The purpose of Safe Zone is to reduce homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, heterosexism, and heteronormativity on the Ramapo College campus, thereby making our campus a safer and freer environment for all members of our community regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Safe Zone prepares members of the campus community, faculty, staff, and students, to serve as resources on LGBTQIA+ issues and also strives to educate the campus community about the Safe Zone program.

What it means to be a Safe Zone Ally

To be part of a visible network of allies
To expand knowledge and resources on LGBTQIA+ issues and current events
To attend events on and off campus
To use inclusive & affirming language
To not make assumptions about one’s perceived gender or sexuality
To provide resources to others
To address all forms of oppression towards the LGBTQIA+ community
To work with LGBTQIA+ organizations to create/host programs and schedule trainings/workshops
To encourage others to become Safe Zone Trained

The Purpose of the Safe Zone Sticker/Button

The sticker/button is how we display a visible network of allies at Ramapo. Individuals displaying the sticker/button agree to the commitments listed above.

Safe Zone Allies (Old Safe Zone Curriculum)

By Last Name

A-E

Nicole Morgan Agard

Kevin Alamo

Frank Albergo

Michael Alcee

Amanda Allen

Rich Apramian

Kaoutar Bahaj

Mary Baldwin

Lauren Belsky

Dani Bethencourt

Nancy Callow

Anastasia Caulfield

Patricia Chavez

Adam Choinski

Marie Ciampi

Regina Cuddeback

Marianne Dunn

F-J

Janet Faber

Jacob Fishman

Michelle Forbes

Sara Gazillo

Allison Goddard

Brittany Goldstein

Judy Green

Emily Inserra

K-O

Kristie Khoe

Rena Krogulski

Stephanie Laird

Andre Lioy

Debbee Lukacsko, APN

Michelle Magno

Maria Martinez

Christine Mausser

Grace Maute

Matthew Medrana

Thalia Mercado

Kat McGee

Farjana Nazim

Sam O’Grady

P-T

Megan Patel

Jessica Pearson

Jamie Prizer

Francine Quintano

Sashalee Rashford

Berly Rivera

Stein Christian Saeboe

Tara Sager

Sabrina Santamaria

Stephanie Scheeler

Michelle Schneyder

Kez St. Louis

Kurt Suchman

U-Z

Alec Weissman

Emily Wisneski

Tal Yonai

Safe Zone Allies (New Safe Zone Curriculum)

Cherrie Kassem
Katharine McGee
Ann LePore
Mandolin Restivo
Mary Cicitta
Maya Poran
Susi Rachouh
Wanda Kosinski
Donna Crawley
Edith Margaret
Francis Murphy
Jillian Weiss
Martha Ecker
Mary Anne Carletta
Miki Cammarata
Patrick Chang
Roberta Saiff
MaryKate Mullins
Kathleen Fowler
Diana Alspach
Lysandra Perez-Strumolo
Alberta Tamika Quick
Sue Schur
Marshal Harth
Barbara Wexler
Donna Kauder
Rosemary Benz
Jose Vallejo
Linda Marie Konvit
Joshua Oliff
Roxene James
Caitlin Brass
Kristen Gottschalk
David Lewis-Colman
Jackie Schiller
Jim Woodley
Ben Levy
Wendy Levine
Bob Sproul
Heather Kristian
Natalia Ludivier
Shane Hoff
Vicky Blume
Jessica Roffe
Damian Meza
Nicholas Passaro
Katherine Branagan
Kristen Potanka
Megan Tierney
Michael Bange
Kelly Congleton
Matthew Kobza
Emily Shown
Leroy Blash
Nick Salter
Jesenia Chamorro
Carol Atkins
Elmore Wilson Jr.
Christine DeKnight
Orlando Naveo
Paul Reck

Jonathan Lipkin
Elvira Katic
Deanna DeBlasi
Angela M. Brockman
Dean McCarrol
Steven Perry
Sara Gordon
Dave Eicher
Jordanna Maziarz
Steven Shaw
Caitlyn Bolduc
Yamesha Woodley
John Atti
Samantha Wittenberg
Kate Levin
Naima Ricks
Joan Schofield
Candice Soder
Diana Atalla
Izumi Osawa-Minevich
Daniel Loughrey
Megan McDonough
Teresa Phung
Kathryn Godfrey
Janet Namkung
Neriko Doerr
Rajesh Adhikari
Olivia Evans
Kimberley Hausheer
Emily Davis
Vassiliki Flenga
Melissa Bonilla
Misha Choudhry
Derrel Murray
Brian Petty
Erin Mulligan
Peter Campbell
James Kostka
Nick Farfalla
Claudia Quitt
Cassidy Ebert
Andrew Meghri
Amanda Glick
David Ward
Elise Bucciarelli
Brendan McLaughlin
Danielle Deneroff
Judith Green
Venus Hewing
Jana Horowitz
Sheryl Millstein
Michael Alcée
Maria LaPorta
Angelica Russo
Joel Ingersoll
Paula DiGirolamo
Cory Rosenkranz
Marina Goldenberg
Debra Lukacsko
Francine Quintano

Yovanna Garcia
Brooke Jamison
Danielle Corcione
David Oh
Gabrielle Nasy
Megan Chan
Ryan McMichael
Jasmine Thaxton
Daniel Gonzalez
John Predale
Thomas Colella
Caroline May
Sydney Hopen
Angela Edson
Lindsey Grant
Haven Krynicky
Ryan McMichael
Jasmine Thaxton
Daniel Gonzalez
John Predale
Thomas Colella
Caroline May
Sydney Hopen
Angela Edson
Lindsey Grant
Haven Krynicky

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The Purpose of the Safe Zone Sticker/Button

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